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Higher Fines for Water Pollution: Clean Water Justice Act

This act significantly increases financial penalties for water pollution, aiming to better protect aquatic environments. Citizens may experience positive effects through cleaner rivers and lakes, while businesses will need to be more careful with their operations to avoid high fines.
Key points
Maximum fines for water pollution will increase from $5,000 to $25,000, from $50,000 to $250,000, and from $100,000 to $500,000.
Penalties will be adjusted annually for inflation, meaning their real value will not decrease over time.
The changes aim to deter illegal discharge of pollutants, contributing to improved water quality nationwide.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10335
Sponsor: Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Process start date: 2024-12-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clean Water Justice Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10335.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Maximum fines for water pollution will increase from $5,000 to $25,000, from $50,000 to $250,000, and from $100,000 to $500,000.
  • Penalties will be adjusted annually for inflation, meaning their real value will not decrease over time.
  • The changes aim to deter illegal discharge of pollutants, contributing to improved water quality nationwide.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment Courts and Law